These three plays by Jules Verne are introduced in this illustrated volume that weaves the timeless theme of hidden love into contrasting tapestries of escapades, exoticism, and emotions. Discover newfound insight in Jules Verne’s creative process. Volume 11 in The Palik Series featuring Jules Verne (author), Peter Schulman (translator), and Brian Taves (editor).

To Prince Oht, the imperial heir, all the trappings of nationhood seem as skeletal and artificial as those of theatre. War chants to suggest fraternity, flags to suggest ownership—they seem just like flimsy poles to suggest spears, three men to suggest an army. While his cynicism is a trivial matter while his father still reigns, the time will soon come when the empire is Oht's responsibility.

The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens Volume IV: 111 One-Minute Monologues is the newest edition to our monologue series. For the junior high and high school drama student to the more serious young actor or actress, these monologues provide timely subject matter and contemporary, age-appropriate topics.

Along with contemporary works by both new and established playwrights, editors Capecci and Ziegler have gathered historical examples-such as those of the Italian Futurists and an early playlist by Thornton Wilder-and they offer useful tips for the study and performance of these brief and bright works.

Kierkegaard’s masterpiece is presented in the form of an elegant theatrical production that enhances all its vibrancy. The seduction of Cordelia by Johannes stands out as a refined plot of facades which tightens up around the main characters and the audience almost in spite of themselves.

Our planet is ruled by powers in the background in which human beings and aliens ally in secret. the objective of the agreement is the development and protection of the humankind. "But it seems to be the case that corruption is present in the Universe, to..."

Dr. Amaris Tyynismaa is tasked with analysing a robot; an apparently self-aware one. But when she meets Cassandra, her understanding of robots is totally upended. She soon believes Cassandra is not really a robot, but something more. And when Cassandra asks her about love, from her perspective, she finds it hard to resist Cassandra’s charms; even to the point of jeopardising her own life.

Rhoda has a dream of travelling the world to learn different cultures and languages. In this Screenplay Mrs Donna and Mrs Rone share with her the life and how she should take care of her self. The first lesson she received from Mrs Donna is that True love is unseen, since Prince want to be with her.

These plays were written over the course of many years as a testament to those who inspired them. Of all my Plays, these are the most important to me because I knew the people shown here. I have a great regard for each of them.